The Pheu Thai Party leader said he wondered how an Upper House with all elected members could be worse than a Senate with partially-appointed members. 
	&nbsp;&ldquo;The screening committee (for appointed senators) comprises only seven persons. How can it be more efficient than voters countrywide?&rdquo; he asked. 
	&nbsp;&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t accept the court&rsquo;s ruling, especially the minor issue of MPs inserting voting cards for others. It represented only a few votes. The bill was passed with a substantial margin.&rdquo; 
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Charupong slams ruling

Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan expressed his strong opposition to the Constitution Court's ruling.